Spark Growth in the Big Easy
New Orleans, LA
June 25–June 27, 2025
Spark Growth in the Big Easy
New Orleans, LA
June 25–June 27, 2025
Spark Growth in the Big Easy
New Orleans, LA
June 25–June 27, 2025
Lighting the way to better outcomes
Join us for Fusion 2025 as we take our inspiration from our incredibly vibrant host city, New Orleans! Just like the Big Easy, Fusion is a melting pot of fresh ideas, a one-of-a-kind experience where all the individual contributions add up to create something wholly unique.
“What’s your favorite part of Fusion?”
Last year’s Fusion was a huge success, and we hope to see you in New Orleans in 2025! We’ll be celebrating you and all of the other educators who continue to dream up new ideas to ignite learning and drive better outcomes for all of our students.
The best part of Fusion is you!
Fusion thrives because of educators just like you sharing their expertise! Have you discovered a new way to use MAP® Growth™ data? Or had especially great outcomes using MAP® Reading Fluency™ with Coach? Or even established a new best practice? Share your story by presenting at Fusion 2025!
Walk to the French Quarter!
Fusion 2025 is being held at the beautiful Hilton New Orleans Riverside, which is within walking distance to Bourbon Street and some of the world’s best cuisine and live jazz. Early bird pricing is now available—make sure to register soon!
NWEA welcomes Thomas Guskey, Rebecka Peterson, and Lisa Herring to the main stage at Fusion New Orleans.
Join us for keynote sessions from renowned leaders who thrive at the intersection of innovation, teaching, and bold ideas.
Rebecka Peterson
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year recipient emphasizes how important it is for teachers to cultivate intentional joy.
Thomas Guskey, PhD
Dr. Guskey’s current work is focused on helping school leaders engage parents and families in meaningful grading reforms.
Lisa Herring, PhD
Dr. Herring embodies the spirit of ingenuity and is paving the way as a national trailblazer in education and innovation.
There are so many reasons to come
Data and dining, learning and laughter, growth and gumbo—Fusion in New Orleans promises to be completely spectacular. Take a look at the top 8 reasons to come (plus another 6 that we couldn’t leave out)!
Conference at a glance
Through three days of roll-up-your-sleeves sessions and inspiring keynotes about data and assessment, you’ll have many opportunities to engage, collaborate, and create with colleagues from around the world. Education leaders and teachers return year after year to exchange bold ideas, dig into data, and share practical guidance for getting the most out of NWEA solutions.
Register now for early bird pricing
We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!